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A129 Mangusta vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Agusta A129 Mangusta military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 A129 Mangusta
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
A129 Mangusta UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Agusta Sikorsky
First flight 15 September 1983 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1990 1979
Number produced 60 units 5000 units
Average unit price $22 million $21 million
Wingspan 11.9 m 16.4 m
Height 3.4 m 4.9 m
Length 12.3 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 510 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,724 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,600 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 2,530 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 604 kW
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Overview

The A129 Mangusta and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Agusta and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the A129 Mangusta vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The A129 Mangusta has an operational range of 510 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,724 m for the A129 Mangusta. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 2.3x the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.

The A129 Mangusta has been produced in 60 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $22M for the A129 Mangusta vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 9 years before the A129 Mangusta (1974 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the A129 Mangusta's 278 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the A129 Mangusta's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,724 meters (15,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the A129 Mangusta's 4,600 kg.
Which is larger, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the A129 Mangusta's 12.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The A129 Mangusta is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 11 years before the A129 Mangusta which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A129 Mangusta or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 60 units of the A129 Mangusta.